They are tighter at the ankles than at the top of the legs. They also can help venous skin ulcers heal. But there are different types of stockings, and they need to fit right. So your doctor will ...

but his condition progressed to a non-healing wound or a venous ulcer. The swelling in his leg increased considerably, the skin darkened, and he was in constant pain. The condition became so ...

Medtronic announced the primary and secondary outcomes of the VenaSeal Spectrum Venous Leg Ulcer study. According to the ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Venous hypertension is a common medical condition, especially in older adults, when the blood pressure in your veins is higher than it should be. When ...

Phlebitis: A swelling of veins, phlebitis can cause pain, tenderness, or swelling in the affected area as well as warmth and ...

Vein ligation and stripping is generally done on large varicose veins. It also can be done to prevent venous skin ulcers from returning after treatment. You want to get rid of varicose veins for ...

The study, titled "Unveiling the relationship between pain and bacterial load in venous ulcers with implications in targeted treatment," was led by vascular surgeon Dr. Alisha R. Oropallo ...

As part of the transition to the new administration, CMS is reviewing its coverage policies for skin substitute products.

titled “Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers” first published in November 2024. An LCD is a determination by a ...